Minnesota legalization - the letter of the law.

deno

Well-Known Member
Back in the pre legalization days, it was general knowledge that if busted, LEO will take wet weight, and charge you with that, root ball and all. To them cannabis is cannabis, and the laws generally don't address wet weight versus dry weight. Even a modest indoor four plant 1kw setup could get you charged with 8 pounds, even if its not in flower. I'm sure there is some variations in how DAs across the country handled it, because in those days this detail was largely left to their discretion.
Now here in Minnesota, we are finally legal to grow. When I initially heard the rules, the first question that came to mind was this...

1. Two pound limit of cannabis for personal use.
2. Up to four flowering plants.

The instant I cut my four plants down, I am over my two pound limit. I wouldn't be surprised if my four plants weighted more than 20 pounds wet. The law doesn't address wet vs dry weight. . Common sense would tell you that as long as the dry weight doesn't exceed 2 pounds I would not be in violation. The law doesn't address this, instead it is left to the discretion of local DAs in Minnesota. (I could be wrong here - I hope I'm wrong). This immediately came to mind when I first heard about it, and I was hoping that somewhere in the details of the law it was addressed. Apparently it's not (according to chatGPT). I'm curious if any state's legalization law addresses wet vs. dry weight, and whether roots and branch material count for weight, like they did in the old days.
 

BarnBuster

Virtually Unknown Member
Back in the pre legalization days, it was general knowledge that if busted, LEO will take wet weight, and charge you with that, root ball and all. To them cannabis is cannabis, and the laws generally don't address wet weight versus dry weight. Even a modest indoor four plant 1kw setup could get you charged with 8 pounds, even if its not in flower. I'm sure there is some variations in how DAs across the country handled it, because in those days this detail was largely left to their discretion.
Now here in Minnesota, we are finally legal to grow. When I initially heard the rules, the first question that came to mind was this...

1. Two pound limit of cannabis for personal use.
2. Up to four flowering plants.

The instant I cut my four plants down, I am over my two pound limit. I wouldn't be surprised if my four plants weighted more than 20 pounds wet. The law doesn't address wet vs dry weight. . Common sense would tell you that as long as the dry weight doesn't exceed 2 pounds I would not be in violation. The law doesn't address this, instead it is left to the discretion of local DAs in Minnesota. (I could be wrong here - I hope I'm wrong). This immediately came to mind when I first heard about it, and I was hoping that somewhere in the details of the law it was addressed. Apparently it's not (according to chatGPT). I'm curious if any state's legalization law addresses wet vs. dry weight, and whether roots and branch material count for weight, like they did in the old days.
Sucks that they leave it up to the local law(s). Check Minn. cannabis defense lawyers, they might have something posted on their sites.
However, probably won't find out until the first case goes to court and is adjudicated. Did you read thru this?
 

Stiickygreen

Well-Known Member
I'm curious if any state's legalization law addresses wet vs. dry weight, and whether roots and branch material count for weight, like they did in the old days.
CO legalized in 2014. Our law has no limit on possession (dry or wet...makes no difference) as long as the weight doesn't leave your property.
 
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